In this role, you will work directly within the
Commercial Destination Office (CDO) Mission Integration & Operations (MI&O) team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of commercial human spaceflight. You will drive cross-organizational systems integration activities, evaluate operations concepts for commercial space destinations, and guide technical consensus across NASA leadership, commercial partners, and international stakeholders during early life-cycle project phases.
ResponsibilitiesThe Systems Engineer will be responsible for:
- Milestone & Review Support: Provide technical systems knowledge and expertise during major project milestones and reviews to ensure systems meet operational needs and supportability requirements.
- Operations Concepts & Products: Develop and review operations concepts and associated products for commercial destination providers.
- CDO Position Development: Develop and integrate overall CDO MI&O team positions and responses on technical issues, assessments of proposed changes, and actions moving forward to control boards and panels.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Integrate and coordinate with other stakeholders to provide overall integration on individual technical topics and actions.
- Relationship Management: Establish working relationships with NASA leads, system managers, commercial teammates, and international partners to lead systems integration activities.
- Cross-Disciplinary Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of technical issues internal to the CDO relating to systems issues that require integration of multiple disciplines or organizations as required.
- Technical Forums: Assist the CDO management team in the execution, conduct, and integration of programmatic technical forums, including leading and chairing splinter forums to resolve and integrate specific technical issues as required.
- General Duties: Perform other systems engineering and integration duties as required to support the CDO mission.
QualificationsRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university. (Additional education and experience will be evaluated in final labor category and compensation decisions).
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a systems engineer or closely related field
- Demonstrated professional experience in human spaceflight, specifically working on early life-cycle projects doing mission integration and/or operations planning.
- Applied knowledge of systems engineering principles, product life cycle development, and configuration control board processes.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with proven capabilities in technical coordination, integration, and presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers, NASA leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Preferences:- Experience working directly with NASA programs (such as Commercial LEO Development, ISS, Gateway, or Orion).
- Familiarity with NPR 7123.1 (NASA Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements).
- INCOSE Systems Engineering certification or advanced degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
- Experience with digital engineering tools, requirements management software (DOORS, DNG), or workflow management platforms (JIRA, Confluence).
Essential Requirements- Applicants must be U.S. citizens
- Post-offer applicants and employees are subject to both scheduled and random drug testing.
- Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation
- Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- This position may require some travel to other installations as needed.
Compensation & BenefitsARES Benefits:ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
